The 2022 Cadillac XT5 has 3 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints).
Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints10filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
2022 Cadillac XT5 in an NHTSA crash test
Safety recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission
NHTSA recall 23V172000 · Mar 16, 2023 · 8,744 vehicles
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
NHTSA recall 22V446000 · Jun 23, 2022 · 228 vehicles
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
Risk: A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366070.
Suspension › Rear
NHTSA recall 22V427000 · Jun 16, 2022 · 736 vehicles
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222364330.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA side barrier crash testNHTSA side pole crash test
2022 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
15.1%
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
2022 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
16.9%
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
XT5 FWD
24mpg combined
City / highway
22 / 29 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel
XT5 AWD
23mpg combined
City / highway
21 / 27 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
XT5 FWD
21mpg combined
City / highway
19 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel
XT5 AWD
21mpg combined
City / highway
18 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel
XT5 Hearse FWD
21mpg combined
City / highway
20 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel
XT5 Limo FWD
21mpg combined
City / highway
20 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel
XT5 Hearse AWD
21mpg combined
City / highway
20 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel
XT5 Limo AWD
21mpg combined
City / highway
20 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Unknown or other
3
0
0
0
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Back over prevention Rearview system braking; Warnings
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Aug 28, 2026Power train Since I purchased my 2022 Cadillac XT5 which was on 5-9-26, I have had issues with the performance of the transmission. Every time I slow down, the car down shifts very abruptly and roughly until the car comes to a complete stop. I also experience rough gear shifts when accelerating as well. This vehicle should have a smooth transition through gears not harsh and rough especially in a luxury vehicle. In addition to this being annoying, it is also a safety hazard as you lose control when it happens. A service bulletin was posted by the manufacturer acknowledging these flaws but are not going to do anything to address the issue (see attached file). I know that this is not normal as I have…
Mar 27, 2026 · crash · 1 injuryAir bags I was driving using turn by turn directions and it told me to turn and I turned too soon and hit a telephone pole, front center. The airbags did not deploy and onstar did not recognize crash. I heard nothing from anyone. I called 911 to get the police to come and a wrecker driver. Even though I was wearing my seatbelt, my chest struck the steering wheel and my left hand was badly bruised. This is a serious safety concern. There is police report. Pictures were taken by the policeman.No one has touched the box that records things. It is at Newell Colkision Center, Fitzgerald, GA Owner- Harris Newell. I am waiting to get it repaired . I want someone to retrieve information on box. I want to…
Dec 22, 2025Back over prevention › Rearview system braking THE VECHICE TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN STARTS TO MOVE. SQEAKING NOISE IN THE CV JOINTS BOOTS, the shifts gears module stays in sports mode, will not stay on in regular mode. Defective sensors to send signal to OnStar alarm theft .
Jan 1, 2025 · 34,000 milesBack over prevention The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera lines were very faint. The contact was unable to see the guidelines or the markings. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to fix the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the rearview camera was operating as designed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The mechanic informed the contact that the dimming of the camera was normal operation while reversing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact sent an email to the manufacturer, but no response was provided. The failure mileage was…
Nov 1, 2024 · crashAir bags I was backing out of a parking space in reverse as I have done multiple times and the second I took my foot off the brake pedal to go into reverse, my car shot out at a high speed and hit a parked car on the other side of the street. Not realizing that there was an auto malfunction, I attempted to turn around my car to see the damage to the other car and when I went into reverse again to turn around, the car sped up again at high speed, did a 180 degree turn in reverse and hit two additional parked cars. Luckily, no one was hurt. I am 100% certain that I did not depress the accelerator pedal to cause the car to go at that speed in reverse twice! We contacted General Motors which supposedly…
Dec 11, 2024Unknown or other [XXX] Our 2022 Cadillac XT5 400 shudders when driving. It happens at any speed. The technician thought it was the V6 changing over to run on 4 cylinders. The only thing about this is it shudders under load as well as slight acceleration.. please advise⦠Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Sep 20, 2023Electrical system The driving mode don't stay in the correct control for example the SUV has three components Tour, Sports, Snow and ice...while driving in Tour mode the vehicle goes to sports on it owns. The electrical dash board cuts off and resets its self while in driving. Scary
Feb 8, 2023Power train Excessive play in transmission. Clunking sound when driving all the time..Seems loose in park mode also.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
